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Aaron Civale Requests Trade After Brewers Move Him to Bullpen

Bumped for prospect Jacob Misiorowski, the veteran starter seeks a trade to continue working as a rotation arm.

Jun 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Aaron Civale (32) hands the ball to manager Pat Murphy during a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Aaron Civale (32) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Aaron Civale formally requested a trade after the Brewers informed him he would move to the bullpen to clear a rotation spot.
  • Top prospect Jacob Misiorowski, fresh off a 2.13 ERA and 80 strikeouts in Triple-A, made his MLB debut as Civale’s replacement.
  • At 30, Civale has all 122 of his major-league appearances as a starter and is entering the final year of an $8 million contract.
  • Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said the club is surveying trade markets for Civale to balance pitching depth and salary commitments.
  • Contenders including the Yankees, Cubs and Twins are viewed as potential trade partners for Milwaukee’s veteran arm.